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Daniel Philpott serves as Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, where his research bridges theological inquiry and global political dynamics. Affiliated with the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Nanovic Institute for European Studies, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and Jacques Maritain Center, he maintains a robust interdisciplinary presence across Notre Dame's research ecosystem.
Philpott earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1996. His academic trajectory has consistently centered on the intersection of faith and power, with particular emphasis on religious freedom and political reconciliation as transformative forces in international relations. His field-defining books—including Revolutions in Sovereignty (2001), God’s Century (2011), Just and Unjust Peace (2012), and Religious Freedom in Islam (2019)—establish him as a leading voice in religion and global politics.
Recent scholarship reveals a pronounced intensification of nuclear ethics research, with 2023 publications dominating his output. These works systematically dissect Catholic perspectives on disarmament, moral education for peacebuilders, and the role of lay movements in challenging nuclear deterrence paradigms. This thematic cluster demonstrates his signature approach: applying Christian political theology to concrete security dilemmas while engaging directly with policymakers and religious communities.
Philpott’s scholarly recognition includes:
- 2021 Religion and International Studies Distinguished Scholar Award (International Studies Association)
- 2024-2025 DeNicola Center for Ethics and Culture Visiting Fellowship
- Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2006-2007)
- Harvard University Edmond J. Safra Center Faculty Fellowship (2005-2006)
Beyond traditional academia, Philpott operates as a practitioner-scholar. He actively promotes reconciliation in conflict zones including Kashmir and Africa’s Great Lakes region, while advising the Catholic Church on responses to clerical sex abuse. His Arc of the Universe blog—explicitly grounded in Catholic justice theology—serves as a platform for translating academic insights into public discourse, featuring analyses of figures like Jacques Maritain and Pope John Paul II. Current work focuses on developing a Christian political theology centered on justice concepts.
